I grew up watching the Super Bowls in the 80's and early 90's, when blowouts were the rule rather than the exception, so I really DO root for close games when I don't have a horse in the race...or this season, when our horse needed to be euthanized after the preseason.

For today's partying pleasure, we have created a couple dozen Jello shots, layered in team colors.

The cheese heads have lemon-lime with a hint of vodka, while the "black" cherry and lemon are imbued with rum. There's something like 125 Jello shots to go with the 200 chicken wings.

The larger question is: will I be able to restrain myself from hurling a beer mug through the screen on the sixth time FOX and the NFL insist on giving us a shot of the four assjack douchenozzle in the "never miss a Super Bowl club?"

Since there's no cheerleaders this year the network is going to need SOMETHING to use as a bumper for commercial breaks.

UNC_Samurai:I grew up watching the Super Bowls in the 80's and early 90's, when blowouts were the rule rather than the exception, so I really DO root for close games when I don't have a horse in the race...or this season, when our horse needed to be euthanized after the preseason.

For today's partying pleasure, we have created a couple dozen Jello shots, layered in team colors.

The cheese heads have lemon-lime with a hint of vodka, while the "black" cherry and lemon are imbued with rum. There's something like 125 Jello shots to go with the 200 chicken wings.

Last time I did jello shots, I fell into my neighbors cactus plant and never felt a thing. Evil contrivances of the debil I tell you.

BEN ROETHLISBERGER WEARS 7THIS IS HIS 7TH YEAR INT HE LEAUGETHIS WOULD BE THE STILLERS' 7TH LOMBARDIBEN HAS BEATEN THE RAVENS 7 CONSECUTIVE TIMES

7 coincidence being beaten into the gournd, that if they win, Goodell should have the Lombardi Trophy in a box on the podium, go Morg Freeman, and make ben whine, "WHAT'S IN THE BOOOOOOOOX? WHAT'S IN THE MOTHERfarkIN' BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOX?"

Ligursky is going to get ate up by Raji, one of the more dominant (if not singularly best) NTs in the league; when Ligursky played two weeks ago he had to bad exchanges with Ben, one of which was a safety.....Wonder if Tomlin will keep an RB in the backfield for pass pro not just for Raji but the line in general.

but that goes back to Ben's innate ability to escape and make something from nothing.

Polamalo has not looked great int he past few games. He's ok but not the sideline to sideline maniac he usually is. but 2 weeks of rest.....dunno.

heath miller is intriguing....he had a monster game v Pack last year, something like 9 for 130 or some shiat. I think he'll get lots of time today, if for no other reason that to counter Packers speed rush / blitz off the edge. I think he has to have a solid game for the Steelers to have a shot. That really popular, "TE pass blocks for 3 seconds, releases to the flat for a 3/5/7 yard pickup" play, i think we'll see a lot of that today from him. heath is the X factor.

So. My pick. I DON'T CARE WHO WINS.

but i think the Packers win in single digits. I think a high scoring game by Super Bowl standards: 38-31 or some shiat like that. be shocked if either hits 40. The defenses are too good for that.

thing is, i think both teams will have at least 13 points off turnovers, be it pick sixes or TOs that end up with FGs. I think both defenses will be dialed in precisely to what the other does and both have shown they can get the ball back.

I'm in one of those playoff fantasy leagues in which you get to pick any player one time only. So far I'm in second, which has a payout. First place is 3X the payout for second and I'm 20 points behind. I won't get to see the leader's lineup until kickoff, but here's mine:

rickythepenguin:Ligursky is going to get ate up by Raji, one of the more dominant (if not singularly best) NTs in the league; when Ligursky played two weeks ago he had to bad exchanges with Ben, one of which was a safety.....Wonder if Tomlin will keep an RB in the backfield for pass pro not just for Raji but the line in general.

but that goes back to Ben's innate ability to escape and make something from nothing.

Polamalo has not looked great int he past few games. He's ok but not the sideline to sideline maniac he usually is. but 2 weeks of rest.....dunno.

heath miller is intriguing....he had a monster game v Pack last year, something like 9 for 130 or some shiat. I think he'll get lots of time today, if for no other reason that to counter Packers speed rush / blitz off the edge. I think he has to have a solid game for the Steelers to have a shot. That really popular, "TE pass blocks for 3 seconds, releases to the flat for a 3/5/7 yard pickup" play, i think we'll see a lot of that today from him. heath is the X factor.

So. My pick. I DON'T CARE WHO WINS.

but i think the Packers win in single digits. I think a high scoring game by Super Bowl standards: 38-31 or some shiat like that. be shocked if either hits 40. The defenses are too good for that.

thing is, i think both teams will have at least 13 points off turnovers, be it pick sixes or TOs that end up with FGs. I think both defenses will be dialed in precisely to what the other does and both have shown they can get the ball back.

Pack, single digits. 38-31.

I like your analysis...

Steelers +3Over 46

And I went back and checkedWill a punt hit the scoreboard during the game?Bet only has a yes prop...+600no odd on the No side

I will be watching the game just to see the most glorious stadium in all of sports. Marvel at it's Gigantatron, cage dancers and indoor amusement park, you dirty peasants. Jerry Jones sets the standards of what football needs to be.

Lunch is served. Hot Pastrami and Swiss on Kaisers, some zesty pickles and chips, and a cold Shiner Blonde. Laying down the proper foundation for maximum alocohol intake is important. Pizza and wings at halftime. Titos Handmade Vodka/Tonics and Johnny Walker Red on the rocks should hit the field about 5:00 pm.

Torgo_of_Manos:Big Ben has been to 2 superbowls and 25 Steelers have played in at least 1 SB...I think the total number of Packers to play in the SB is 2.

yeah i heard that "27 steelers vs 2 packers" thing.....i have never believed in the "OMG YOU HAVE TO HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE" argument as it relates to the NFL. I do tend to agree with it in series-based playoffs (NBA, MLB) becauase of the mental grind on the highest stage, but....not football. excuse me, BUT NOT IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE!

arizona was waht, 2:30 away from winning a ring but for Ben making an incredible play. Arizona had Kurt and maybe another couple of players, 2-3 that had played in a SB.

it is a quick, easily digestible, nutritionally useless stat in my book. Fills the air for 4 seconds.

Torgo_of_Manos:I am thinking that Superbowl experience will play a big role.Big Ben has been to 2 superbowls and 25 Steelers have played in at least 1 SB...I think the total number of Packers to play in the SB is 2.

I don't know why people think "Super Bowl experience" is such a big factor. Maybe it is, I don't know, but I don't think so. I have no evidence either way, but here are the last 10 SB winning QBs:

So, basically, Brady and Roethslisberger repeated, but for the most part, 1st timers do just fine. In that same time period, Peyton lost once, Warner lost twice and Brady lost once, all after being there before. Obviously not a scientific study, but I personally don't think "Super Bowl experience" means anything.

Three Crooked Squirrels:Torgo_of_Manos: I am thinking that Superbowl experience will play a big role.Big Ben has been to 2 superbowls and 25 Steelers have played in at least 1 SB...I think the total number of Packers to play in the SB is 2.

I don't know why people think "Super Bowl experience" is such a big factor. Maybe it is, I don't know, but I don't think so. I have no evidence either way, but here are the last 10 SB winning QBs:

So, basically, Brady and Roethslisberger repeated, but for the most part, 1st timers do just fine. In that same time period, Peyton lost once, Warner lost twice and Brady lost once, all after being there before. Obviously not a scientific study, but I personally don't think "Super Bowl experience" means anything.

I see your point but I think the fact that the Steelers have 25 players on their roster vs the Packer's 2. Considering that this is the "big" game with all the trappings that entails has to mean something.

Torgo_of_Manos:I see your point but I think the fact that the Steelers have 25 players on their roster vs the Packer's 2. Considering that this is the "big" game with all the trappings that entails has to mean something.

/Don't have any citation.

Just take last year's game as an example. Saints had almost no experience, Colts had a ton. Again, I have no good comprehensive study to cite, but I don't think it means anything at all.

Torgo_of_Manos:I see your point but I think the fact that the Steelers have 25 players on their roster vs the Packer's 2. Considering that this is the "big" game with all the trappings that entails has to mean something.

Three Crooked Squirrels:Just take last year's game as an example. Saints had almost no experience, Colts had a ton. Again, I have no good comprehensive study to cite, but I don't think it means anything at all.

exactly. and the year before Arizona had nobody other than Kurt and myabe, you know, the backup long snapper or some shiat with prior SB experience.

rickythepenguin:Torgo_of_Manos: I see your point but I think the fact that the Steelers have 25 players on their roster vs the Packer's 2. Considering that this is the "big" game with all the trappings that entails has to mean something.

Three Crooked Squirrels: Just take last year's game as an example. Saints had almost no experience, Colts had a ton. Again, I have no good comprehensive study to cite, but I don't think it means anything at all.

exactly. and the year before Arizona had nobody other than Kurt and myabe, you know, the backup long snapper or some shiat with prior SB experience.

most overrated "storyline" about the game.

Yeah but Arizona lost to a team that had been there a couple years before...

If you believe you're playing well because you're getting laid, or because you're not getting laid, or because you wear women's underwear, then you ARE!

Okay let's get back to the important thing...betting.

Super Bowl XLV Specials - How long will it take Christina Aguilera to sing the National Anthem?

Time starts from when she starts singing until her last note ends. Bodog's decision is final.